A Case of Progressive Cribriform and Zosteriform Hyperpigmentation.
- Author:
Han Eul LEE
1
;
Sung Yul LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Cheonan, Korea. dermsung@schmc.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Progressive cribriform and zosteriform hyperpigmentation
- MeSH:
Abdomen;
Exanthema;
Humans;
Hyperpigmentation;
Inflammation;
Male;
Melanins;
Nevus;
Pigmentation;
Triacetoneamine-N-Oxyl
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2013;51(4):291-295
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Progressive cribriform and zosteriform hyperpigmentation (PCZH) is a distinctive syndrome first described by Rower et al. in 1978. It characteristically presents as a single area of uniformly tan, cribriform macular pigmentation with zosteriform distribution. Further, it can histologically be characterized by increased melanin pigmentation in the basal cell layer with a complete absence of nevus cells, and a lack of a preceding history of skin rash, injury or inflammation or other associated cutaneous or internal abnormalities. We herein report a case of PCZH that had developed along the right abdomen, right flank area and right back area in a 26-year-old male. The histologic investigation revealed increased melanin pigmentation in the basal layer and a distinct lack of nevus cells.
